April 2023 Archives

Austria: Up to 50 litres of rain per square meter since Wednesday

April 15, 2023April 15, 2023 admin

Up to 50 litres of rain per square meter accumulated in Austria from Wednesday morning until noon. But only at low elevations; at higher elevations, the precipitation arrived as snow, Geosphere Austria (formerly ZAMG) reported. Thus, it snowed in large parts of the mountainous region and the Waldviertel. The precipitation amounts so far would roughly correspond to those in an average whole of April, summed up Geosphere climatologist Alexander Orlik. “Around 50 liters per square meter rained, for example, in Klagenfurt, Graz and St. Pölten, around 40 in Bregenz, Salzburg,…

Weather forecast for the next week: abundant rainfall awaits us

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 admin

Austria is in for some heavy rainfall. Here is the weather forecast for the next week. In the mountains, it will be wintry again. A low-pressure influence will bring mostly dense clouds already on Friday. It will still rain persistently and sometimes heavily, especially towards the north and east, forecasts from Geosphere Austria. Snow will fall in places to just under 500 meters, but mostly the snow line will move around 1,000 meters. Weather forecast: Only a few sunny windows at the weekendIn the far west, the precipitation will subside…

Giant ‘planet killer’ asteroid flies just past Earth

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 admin

A comparatively giant asteroid flies just past Earth on April 13. Although the distance to the celestial body is about 4.8 million kilometres, according to NASA’s classification, it is still a “potentially hazardous” asteroid. The 2012 KY3 object is between 540 and 1,200 meters in diameter. Because of this above-average size, the chunk of rock is considered a “planet killer.” This is because the impact of such a chunk would have devastating effects on our planet. When the asteroid whizzes past Earth, it will do so at a comparatively high…

On April 15, the winter tire obligation ends – and with it comes a change for motorists.

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 admin

This should not be forgotten in any case: With April 15, the winter tire obligation ends in this country. The ÖAMTC has some advice for the change ready. Before then, however, it’s still mandatory to be on winter tires when driving in wintry conditions. In warmer weather, ÖAMTC advises slowly switching to summer tires. However, there is no need to be in a hurry from April 15, says ÖAMTC technician Steffan Kerbl in a statement: “There is no obligation to use summer tires.” “For winter tires to drive in high…

Microsoft brings controversial change to Windows 11

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 admin

It has been speculated and discussed for quite some time. Now Microsoft has implemented its controversial plan and displays advertising in the Start menu of Windows 11. The procedure and implementation of the advertisements have caused a lot of criticism and do not meet with much approval. These ads were first seen in an early Windows 11 test version. Since March, the ads have been shown to a wider audience through the optional update KB5023778. And from April onwards, all Windows 11 users will be able to see the ads.…

Apple could cash in on USB-C obligation

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 admin

The EU’s USB-C obligation is intended to reduce electronic waste. However, Apple could use the changeover to the new connector in the iPhone 15 to sell tens of millions of new chargers. Starting in 2024, all smartphones sold in the EU must have a USB-C port to avoid electronic waste caused by different chargers. In principle, the measure comes too late because, as Stiftung Warentest found, around 95 percent of smartphones have a USB-C jack. Only Apple, which relies on a Lightning port for iPhones, is still cooking its soup.…

20 percent discount for all district heating customers in Vienna

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 admin

A discount has been fixed for customers of Fernwärme Wien: There is a 20 percent discount on the basic price, explained Finance and Economic City Councilor Peter Hanke (SPÖ). Thus in an average household, approximately 80 euros is saved itself. The city council has recently already held out the prospect of a reduction in district heating. Prices had recently risen massively, with quite a few households paying more than double. At the same time, Wien Energie recorded profits. According to Hanke, a three-digit million amount is forecast as the annual…

Early symptoms of claustrophobia: what are they?

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 admin

Claustrophobia is a type of anxiety disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by an intense fear of enclosed spaces or situations where escape is difficult or impossible. Early symptoms of claustrophobia can vary from person to person but typically include sweating, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and intense panic or terror. In some cases, people with claustrophobia may also experience dizziness, nausea or trembling.What are the first symptoms of claustrophobia?Claustrophobia is a type of anxiety disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by…

Vienna is soon to be a city of two million inhabitants

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 admin

Vienna could reach the two-million mark earlier than expected – as early as this year and not just in 2027. This is because the city grew faster last year than in decades. This is mainly due to immigration, and there again, primarily those who fled the war in Ukraine. Vienna once had more than two million inhabitants – the 1910 census counted 2.08 million. “In 2022, Vienna has grown by about 50,000 people, solely due to immigration. Half of that is due to immigration from Ukraine,” Ramon Bauer, head of…